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Industrial Strength Liquid Drain Opener
- A powerful clog remover. Hair, soap scum, oils, lint, grease and fats.
- Industrial strength formula. Biodegradable, odorless and nonflammable.
- Septic safe. Safe to use on all types of pipes when used properly.
- Thick and heavy liquid. Sinks and clings to the point of obstruction.
- Made in the USA. By a family small business.
- Award winning.
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Danger. Can irritate eyes and skin. Harmful if swallowed. Read the label carefully.
Power without the acid
Stronger than an enzyme. Safer than an acid.
The most powerful drain openers are acid based. They are fast acting, but they are toxic, corrosive and dangerous to the user. At the other end are enzyme based cleaners, which are very safe but can take a very long time. The Safer Drain Opener sits between the two.
Harsh and fastGentle and slow
Acid based openers
Fast, and dangerous
- The most powerful openers on the shelf, and the fastest.
- Toxic, corrosive and dangerous to the user.
- Attacks the pipes, the fixtures and the septic tank along with the clog.
- This one
XionLab Safer Drain Opener
Powerful, and far safer
- Powerful enough to outperform a caustic or an enzymatic opener.
- Far safer than an acid cleaner.
- Septic safe, and safe on all types of pipes when used properly.
Enzyme based cleaners
Safe, and slow
- Very safe on pipes, fixtures and septic tanks.
- Can take a very long time.
- Better suited to regular maintenance than to a drain that is already blocked.
What it does
Clog in. Clear line out.
It is a thick liquid, heavier than water. It sinks through standing water to the blockage instead of floating on top of it.
It sinks to the clog and clings
A high density, thickened, non splash liquid that is heavier than water. It sinks through standing water instead of floating on it, and clings to the blockage.
Once it reaches the clog the chemistry generates heat and gases that open the drain.
Industrial strength, and still safer
An industrial strength formula that is still biodegradable, odorless and nonflammable, and gives off no toxic fumes while it works.
Septic safe, and safe to use on all types of pipes when used properly. Made in the USA by a family small business, and award winning.
Biodegradable, and the bottle recycles
Many chemical drain cleaners have to be treated as hazardous waste, and their packaging cannot be recycled because it is contaminated.
Flush this container with water and it can go for recycling, or in the trash where recycling is not available.
Chemicals poured down drains reach lakes, rivers and wildlife. Used appropriately, this formula has minimal effect on the wider environment.
One bottle, many drains
The same bottle works on sinks, showers, bathtubs and kitchen sinks, in a home or a business. Half a bottle treats one clogged drain, so one quart covers two drains.
It is built for hair and grease, so it is not the one for a toilet, where the blockage is usually paper.
Safe on pipes
Safe on all types of pipes
This is the part most people never read on the back of a bottle, so here it is on the front.
What chemical drain cleaners do
Chemical drain cleaners damage PVC, galvanized steel, copper and iron pipes, as well as the fixtures around them. They should never be left sitting in a completely clogged drain, because the material can eat the pipe while it waits.
What sulfuric acid cleaners do
Sulfuric acid cleaners badly damage stainless steel, aluminum, chrome, galvanized and many other pipe materials. That is why liquid chemical cleaners are not recommended in older homes.
What this one does
Used properly, this formula is safe on all types of pipes, in any home or business. It is septic safe, and it does not give off toxic fumes while it works.
Directions
Pour. Wait. Hot water.
The hot water flush is not optional
The directions on the bottle finish with a hot water flush, so it is a required step and not an optional extra. Leave the product to work for the time given for your drain, then flush with boiling water, or with 3 to 5 cups of water heated in the microwave. The directions are only complete once the flush is done. Be careful handling boiling water.
- Pour in half the bottle.
Pour 16 oz, which is half the bottle, slowly into the sink or tub drain.
- Leave it to work.
For severely clogged drains leave it overnight, 6 to 8 hours. For mild obstructions and slow running water, at least 2 hours. For regular maintenance, at least 30 minutes.
- Flush with hot water.
Boiling water, or 3 to 5 cups of very hot water. Be careful handling boiling water.
- Repeat if the clog holds.
If the obstruction persists a second application may be needed. Where there is a history of obstructions, regular use at weekly intervals keeps the line open.
Danger. Can irritate eyes and skin. Harmful if swallowed. Read the label carefully.
What people say
People who poured it in
Three we hear most often, pulled from the reviews underneath.
I was amazed at how well this worked. I've used it 3 times now (over a long period of time). The first time, I followed the directions exactly (left overnight and poured very hot water down the drain in the morning). It was great. The second time, I didn't do the hot water thing and it wasn't that great. So the third time I went back to following it exactly and the drain is perfectly clear. So the hot water thing is actually an important detail.
I was skeptical that a septic safe product could work so well. But, followed the instructions for our terrible kitchen sink clog and it worked with only half a bottle!
You cannot go wrong with a company that believes in customer satisfaction like the people at Xionlab do. Love that it's biodegradable, really was odorless and just feel safer not having put a bunch of caustic chemicals down my pipes.
59 reviews for Industrial Strength Liquid Drain Opener
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Questions we get
These answers come from our own support desk, word for word.
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Tell us which drain, how long it has been slow and what you have already poured down it. A person who knows the chemistry answers, and the answer goes on this page for the next person.
Write to usDo you dilute the XionLab Drain Opener?
No. You do not dilute this product. For severely blocked drains, pour 16oz. (1/2 bottle) into the drain and allow the product to work overnight. Heat up 3 to 5 cups of water in the microwave and pour hot water into the drain. If the problem persists, a second application may be necessary. For mild obstructed drains that have slow running water, pour 16oz. (1/2 bottle) into the drain and allow the product to work for at least 2 hours. Heat up 3 to 5 cups of water in the microwave and pour hot water into the drain. If the problem persists, a second application may be necessary. For regular drain maintenance, pour 16oz. (1/2 bottle) into the drain and allow the product to work for at least 30 minutes, and flush with hot water. If the problem persists, a second application may be necessary.
Is this product safe to use on pvc and can i put it in disposal?
Yes. This product is safe for all types of pipes. And yes, you can put it in the disposal.
Will this product work on very clogged hard mineral/calcium clogged drains?
No. This product will not work on mineral/calcium clogs. For mineral/calcium clogs you will need a descaling product that is usually acid based. XionLab Safer Drain Opener will work on hair and grease clogs.
What are the ingredients?
Water, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol Ethoxylate, Modified Magnesium Silicate.
Does it contain sodium hydroxide?
This product does not contain sodium hydroxide.
How does this compare to Liquid Fire?
Liquid Fire is a sulfuric acid based drain opener. Acid based drain openers work very fast and even digest nonorganic matter like plastics, paper, and even food particles. The downside of using an acid based drain opener is that they are very toxic, they can damage the plumbing pipes, they release toxic foul odor fumes when used, and the user has to take extra precautions when using since it can cause skin, or clothes to burn. Xion Lab's Safer Drain Opener is not an acid based drain opener. Xion Lab uses a proprietary formula that does not work as fast as an acid based formula, but it does work a lot faster than many SAFE drain openers in the market. Xion Lab drain opener is a perfect balance between power and safety. It is odorless, biodegradable, does not produce toxic fumes when used, and is pipe and septic safe. Xion Lab drain opener will NOT work for drains clogged with paper, plastics, or food. If you have a clogged problem caused by hair or grease, then the Xion Lab drain opener will work perfectly. We recommend you leave the Xion Lab drain opener working overnight (6 to 8 hours) and then flush it with hot water.
Can it be used in the toilet bowl?
No. Usually toilet clogs are due to paper obstructions. This product will not dissolve the paper. This product is for hair and grease clogs usually found in sinks, or shower drains. For toilets that are clogged, it is better to use an acid based drain opener, a snake, or a plunger.
Can this be used in an RV?
YES. If used as directed this drain opener will be safe for your RV's holding tank system.
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Pour in half the bottle before bed, flush with hot water in the morning. Ships free from Orlando, Florida. Easy returns. If it does not do what we say on this page, send it back and we refund you.
elie –
Love this product. Works perfectly
nookfan –
I used in on a tub that would take an hour to drain after a shower. I did not want to use a product that would harm our septic system, so I tried Xionlab. One bottle was enough to fix the drain. I have since ordered two more bottles for further cleansing and maintenance. TIP: Make sure to use plenty of boiling water after the 6-8 hour treatment. And you may at first think the drain is completely clogged, but give the hot water a chance to work. It worked for me!
simons –
Product really works. Had to use twice but got long lasting results with shower drain.
kz –
I read the reviews and saw that different people had different experiences. I decided to roll the dice and give it a try. I’m glad that I did!! I have tried many different products to unblock my shower drain, roto-rooter, draino, salt, vinegar, baking soda and boiling water and was still ankle deep in water by the end of my shower. I poured in 1/2 of a bottle of this stuff and left it for 2 days (business trip). When I showered next, NO ISSUES! Throughout my whole shower there was no build of of water. I am very pleased with the product and thrilled that I finally found something that works for me.
Buying more for twice-yearly maintenance. It still works!!
dawn –
I was amazed at how well this worked. I’ve used it 3 times now (over a long period of time). The first time, I followed the directions exactly (left overnight and poured very hot water down the drain in the morning [had to heat up water on stove before pouring down shower drain]). It was great. The second time, I didn’t do the hot water thing and it wasn’t that great. So the third time I went back to following it exactly and the drain is perfectly clear. So the hot water thing is actually an important detail.
kaewinters –
The kitchen sink in our shared office kitchen was disgusting; people had been putting food scraps in the disposal and not grinding them up and it had been poorly treated long before my company moved in. Every time someone ran water the whole kitchen would stink of rotten eggs and it was gross.
As a last resort before calling a plumber, I bought this Xion cleaner. I poured half the bottle down the sink and left it overnight, directing the first person in the office in the morning to pour hot water in to flush it out. Imagine my shock to find out that inside the garbage disposal is actually silver, not black! The cleaner did such an amazing job with just one treatment, completely removing all the slime and rotten food. The smell is completely gone, and we have half a bottle left for future upkeep.
I will absolutely be buying this product again, and plan to get a bottle to keep at home too! Plus the follow up email from Xion highlighted that a portion of their profits goes to a nonprofit that helps treat drug addiction, so it’s a company I’m happy to support too.
bs –
I had zero expectations. I was hoping for something that will hopefully open the drain blockage in couples uses because that’s how bad the situation was and i was thinking if it is safe for the pipes probably it won’t be strong enough to unclog. My upstairs neighbor broke our pipes with draino so i was afraid of doing the same thing. I qimed for half but ended up pouring 2/3 of the bottle down the bath tub and the remaining down the sink. I waited 12 hours and poured 1L of boiled water down on both and my drains are like brand new. I am so happy that i’ll stock up on this product.
yogifromnc –
I’ve been dealing with a slow drain for months. I’ve tried everything on the market and also tried baking soda and vinegar. Nothing worked. My drain then became completely clogged. That’s when I found Xion. I was hopeful, but had my doubts. I followed the directions and only used about 16 ounces of the drain cleaner. I let it sit overnight. When I tried it in the morning, the drain was completely clear! This has been the only thing that worked to clear my drain.
pdxgoat –
First off let me say that if you’ve got a bad clog or slow moving drain BUY this one and give it a shot. You cannot go wrong with a company that believes in customer satisfaction like the people at Xionlab do. Expect a couple helpful hints in your inbox before the product even arrives and a follow up to see if you were satisfied or not.
Love that it’s biodegradable, really was odorless and just feel safer not having put a bunch of caustic chemicals down my pipes.
sublime –
WOW! This is no joke. This really works. My bathtub was so clogged that I could completely fill it with water for a bath without every plugging the drain – no exaggeration. I tried other non toxic products to unclog it with no success. I poured half of it down the drain but I waited for 24 hours before flushing it with hot water. I was so skeptical about the ability to unclog my tub, I even used boiling water from the stove. Well, I don’t think the drain has ever worked this well — even when I first moved into this place.
lex –
WOAH. If I could give anything 100 stars, this product is it. I’m super excited to shower in the morning, and to not stand in gross hairy water! I dumped the whole bottle into my bathtub/shower drain, and I let it sit for 10 hours. I then boiled 10 cups of water and poured it into the drain. AWFUL NASTY BROWN CLUMPS AND THE WATER CAME BACK UP AND JUST STOPPED, no draining! So I thought CRAP, went and grabbed a plunger and metal hanger and as I was readying those tools, I heard the drain gurgle and it bubbled and all of of the sudden the water and gunk disappeared and I heard and watched the water run smoothly and quickly down the drain. It was so gratifying.. I then boiled about 12 cups MORE water, and poured that down and the drain was as clear as the day it was created. WONDERFUL PRODUCT. bought another bottle for a floor drain I have in my business/bar. (That drain is totally fckd. I’ll update if it works for that as well)
Update on bar floor drain:::: I did exactly as I did with my shower drain to the bar floor drain, but it didn’t work. That drain however is SO old, (50s) we would have to bulldoze and dig to fix it. this drain product was worth a try and THIS IS STILL A WONDERFUL PRODUCT. I will be using for all other needs!!
alison –
I was skeptical that a septic safe product could work so well. But, followed the instructions for our terrible kitchen sink clog and it worked with only half a bottle! Poured it down the drain at night and let it sit for about eight hours overnight. I then heated a container of water up in the microwave and poured it down. This did not dislodge the clog. But, then I boiled a pot of water on the stove and poured that down. That seemed to do the trick. Would definitely suggest boiling water to get the water perfectly hot enough rather than heating it up in the microwave or getting from another faucet. Glad I have the second half of the bottle to use if/when another clog arises!
p.davison –
I have tried absolutely everything to open my bathroom drain so it can drain freely. Big box and grocery store products, baking soda and vinegar to plunging it.. Nothing worked. Before we called a costly plumber to snake out the drain I thought I would try one last product which was the Xion. I liked what the reviews had to say so I ordered it. By this time my bathroom drain was almost at a standstill. I used half a bottle as directed then let it sit overnight. In the morning I slowly poured in approx. 3 qrts. almost boiling water. It worked immediately and my bathroom drain has been draining quickly since I’ve used it 2 weeks ago. I will always keep a bottle on hand. Thank you for this very effective product.
truthteller –
I used it in my almost totally clogged kitchen sink that would not unclog even after numerous treatments with other products. The first attempt with this product also failed to do anything as I let the product only sit for a couple of hours. The second time I let the product sit for 8 hours before flushing it out and it amazingly worked but it still took several minutes of careful flushing with hot water before the clog really cleared.
thedancingchicken –
Years ago my drain clogged up and I used something natural from the store. So this time, I looked on Amazon for something similar. The last time I remember it took two treatments and then the clog was removed. I bought two bottles thinking it would take more, just in case to have it. But, I have more for next time, this worked in one night. I do believe the directions helped, following with HOT water the morning after I feel really helped. I’ll use this again and now I know it’s just hair and stuff, not a bigger plumbing problem.
johnlochner –
I took a chance on this product because of the environmental protections. Hoped it would be as strong as the more caustic options. I haven’t had a drain backup in over 10 years, so I was expecting that it had its work cut out for it. It did so well that it apparently pushed all the gunk it had dissolved down to the area where the product had not reached. In other words, I think my clog moved down the drain several feet. So the next night I repeated the process with the second half of the bottle, per the directions. This time I could pour more boiling water down the drain, but it still backed up to the sink, indicating to me that the clog had moved a bit farther down the pipe, but was still being stopped in the part of the pipe that had not been treated. So I called Customer Service. Within just moments, they asked for my address so they could overnight a replacement bottle. It took two more half-bottle treatments, but my drain is now flowing free. Will definitely continue to use XionLab to keep my drains clean. And I’m still amazed at their “Customer Service” – that’s exactly what it is!!!
kit –
I was hesitant to purchase this drain opener due to the mixed reviews, however I took the chance and am so glad I did. My kitchen sink was having some real difficulty draining and even with the use of a plunger (which had always worked in the past) the pipe just wasn’t opening up. I poured half the bottle directly down the drain and left it overnight (about 8 hours). The next morning, I boiled some water and noticed that after I slowly poured it down the drain, the clog still was not budging. Oh no!!! So, like many other reviewers, after the water slowly drained I poured the rest of the bottle down and left it for another 8 hours. This did the trick! When I poured the boiling water down the drain slowly, it opened! I’m very pleased with this product and would definitely purchase it again. Totally worth the money considering a plumber would have cost so much more! I can’t say it will work for all kitchen sinks, but it definitely worked for mine!
betsyjohnson –
Had almost a completely clogged kitchen double sink…water was pooling up then verrrry slowly draining. Suspected it was bacon grease as my hubs eats bacon every morn and it started clogging as soon as the weather turned cold. Tried 3 bottles of regular drano type with zero luck. Last ditch try before calling the dreaded plumber. So easy pour in before bed ( both drains) and woke up heated some water and the water pooled up again almost worse it didnt even seem like it was slowly draining out so panicked heated som more water and this time Shazam! Totally clear but still did a third run of heated water to be sure and its free and clear. Won’t use anything else from now on considering the other types eat away and may weaken our pipes when this product works even better!
ryanpierce –
Our tub/shower had been draining slow since we moved in. We tolerated it for a week before I started trying things. We tried a hair snake to see if there was hair backed up but nothing. I tried another common household brand drain cleaner from down at the local Home Depot and that seemed to work for all of about a day. Finally I went to the Google and did some digging. That lead me to this beautiful specimen of a product. I figured I’d give it a shot but wasn’t getting my hopes up. I followed the directions and my tub had no standing water in it when I used the product. It was thick and seemed to stay right there below the drain. I went to sleep and about 8.5-9hrs later I woke to the joy of seeing if my tub would finally drain like it was supposed to. I poured boiling hot water slowly down my drain and it didn’t go anywhere. I now had standing water. My first thought was oh great this product is junk and now I’m even worse off than I was to begin with!! But behold a little thinking and brainstorming lead me to my new plunger. I figure maybe just maybe the gel like product started to Solidify at the clog. One frustrated push on the plunger and we heard the water be forced down and then all the water in the tub rushed down the drain after it. It worked it really worked! It needed just a little help and maybe that was because I waited a little longer than the directions say but man does my tub drain now! I’ll be keeping this product around for a while! I highly recommend using this stuff!
tc –
We had a bathroom sink and tub that were both draining slowly. I split the contents between the two. Left it overnight and poured boiling water in to each.
The problem was instantly solved. I like the fact that this product is biodegradable and has no smell whatsoever.
Highly recommended.
todd –
The product itself did a nice job.
I use this for maintaining a clean drain. If you incure a clog, it takes time to eat through the blockage. Leave it Overnight. That is the trade off for a Septic-Safe solution, vs a faster acting non-septic safe hard chemical.
phinguyen –
I have a dual sink in the kitchen and though I cleaned the pipes thoroughly and regularly but lately water draining has been extremely slow. I tried everything from Drano to baking sodar/vinegar combo and nothing helped. Found this one. Put it half a bottle, left overnight then in the morning, washed it down with hot boiling water. First water batch, it was bubbling; second water batch, it was then back to slow moving again and I thought no… 15 minutes later I tried the 3rd batch of hot water, this time probably 4 gallons. The water went down so fast that I thought it was leaking so opened the doors to check and found none.
I hardly written any review but I feel like I should compliment XIONLAB for an excellent product.
farheenkhamisa –
After reviewing a couple of well known products that do the job, this one seemed to have no odor and served it’s purpose with a simple procedure.
Applied this as the directions stated & when after about 9 hours, ran some boiling water through the experimented drains. One drain worked better than the other, instead of redoing the experiment, applied another cup of boiling water to the drain that could have been better, and it worked!! Will definitely purchase & recommend this product.
And my husband sensed a light smell but it was gone after the 1st hour AFTER the procedure had been completed & to begin with, it was very light!
margaretegan –
I had a slow drain and then it finally stopped draining. For 3 days i had water in the tub and would not drain. so i ordered this. I followed the directions to a tee and after 8 hours, waa-laa, it finally went down. I poured half of the drain cleaner followed by 8 quarts of boiling water and now its clear as a bell. I will always use this to clean my drain, its worth the price to me. I have used Drano and other name brands and they are just so so. I thank you for a grear product.
uriah –
I tried two gallons on Drano Max Gel. Two containers of Calcium Lime Rust removal. A box of baking soda and a gallon of vinegar. Nothing was working. XIONLAB Safer Drain Clog Remover was going to be my last resort before I called a plumber. I put 2 bottles of XIONLAB Safer Drain Clog Remover in my double sink. After 12 hours, I poured pots full of scolding hot water down both sinks. Less than ten minutes later… I was shocked, grateful, and more than satisfied XIONLAB Safer Drain Clog Remover WORKED. WORKED. WORKED. Ordering two more bottles just to keep on hand if I ever have a problem again. XIONLAB Safer Drain Clog Remover is now my go-to.
glenihrig –
Works as advertised!
My bathroom sink was taking about two minutes to drain after washing hands. I applied the drain opener as instructed before going to bed. In the morning I poured 5 cups of boiling water down the drain. That didn’t seem to drain any faster (the instructions said a second application may be required). 30 Minutes later I applied a second 5 cups of boiling water and the sink drained a little faster. I then filled the sink to the overflow with hot water from the tap. After a few seconds the water began to drain so fast I had a ‘mini-tornado’ spiraling down the drain – completely open and free running.
ann –
For various reasons, I didn’t want to use a toxic cleaner on my clogged bathroom sink drain. I tried vinegar and plunging but it didn’t work. I ordered this product and the package was damaged in transit and returned so I had to order again and paid extra to overnight it so I was really hoping it work. I poured half a bottle in at around 7:00 pm. When I got up at 5, nothing had happened and there was still pretty much the same amount of water in the sink. I went ahead and poured boiling water in while cursing under my breath. At about 6:15 am I went in to the bathroom and it was going down. Then it just seemed to clear out so I poured more boiling water in and it was clear. I was very pleased.
judithfrederick –
I have used this product in my tub drain and bathroom sink drain. Does the job well but one must use a lot of the product based on the instructions on the bottle. Compared to other products like this, I was surprised at the amount that is required to use. But it does clean out the drains and mine were pretty bad.
momof2 –
I was very impressed with this product. I had to treat both my bathroom sink and tub. Sure it was a hair clog. Left the product overnight and flushed the drains the next morning with boiling water. My drains are clear and water drains wonderful. It states that it’s not harmful to septic systems – I truly hope not because I really like this product. I’ve now used it more than once and it never lets me down. I just used it in my kitchen sink. I think there was build-up that was causing extremely slow drain. Used this overnight. Flushed the drain with boiling water and it worked wonderful! Soon, I’ll be purchasing my 3rd bottle – make sure I have it on hand when I need it.
carolina –
I thought at first it did not work. I used a half bottle and left it overnight and the very slow bathtub drain seemed unchanged. I did the same thing the next night, and it seemed unchanged the next day. But on the third day, though I did nothing more, the drain was open and operating normally. I guess it took awhile to work through the gook. I haven’t had anything done to the drain in the 15 years I’ve lived in my home and it probably had buildup. I’m happy with the results.
bethanyhumphries –
Worked perfectly, as advertised. I tried a hand-crank auger in my bathroom sink, which has worked before–didn’t work this time (I don’t think I got down far enough). Tried a Roebic bacterial enzyme product a couple times–it didn’t help. Poured half a bottle of Xion Lab down the sink, waited about 18 hours in total (started at 1pm so I could try it before bed, but decided to leave it all night as well). Then I boiled about 4-5 cups of water (teapot full) and poured it down the drain–it backed up for a second and then went right down. Sink drains perfectly again. I will probably use the Roebic product and maybe Xion as well for maintenance now, as this happens at least once a year now in my bathroom sink.
renee –
Followed the instructions on the bottle and that were so kindly emailed by the seller. Poured. Almost half of the bottle down our VERY stinky and clogged bathtub drain in the evening (which drain did nothing to assist). Waited till the next morning and poured a coffee pot full of water down the drain. Not a problem since and the sewage smell is gone too! I gave the rest to my mom to try on her bathroom sink that is always SLOW to drain! I plan on keeping a bottle on hand always.
michaeldigregorio –
Have employed XionLab three time now in a proactive manner; reflexively staying ahead of any kitchen or shower issues. The former is especially key, by virtue of the fact there’s no garbage disposal beneath my kitchen sink.
Yes, it’s far more costly than Zep, or the other mainstays sold at HomeDepot. But the results have proved nothing less than cost effective. It also appears to be less toxic than most drain treatments.
Given the results, plus the organic makeup of XionLab, I’ll certainly be purchasing again.
my36 –
There is no strong smell for this product and it works great for the bathtub drain. Just follow the instructions and there is an obvious outcome (no clog anymore)! Really easy to use. But one bottle is only for 2 uses according to the instructions I think?
jeffreypuls –
XIONLAB Safer Drain Clog Remover DID work. I used 1/2 bottle the first night (bathroom sink) and let it sit for 7 hours before poring boiling water in sink. This seemed to nudge it a bit. Before I went to bed, I poured rest of bottle in and let it sit over night, then in the morning poured boiling water in and that seemed to do the trick. Has been about a month now and drain is still draining well. Thumbs up!
renee-7211 –
Followed the instructions on the bottle and that were so kindly emailed by the seller. Poured. Almost half of the bottle down our VERY stinky and clogged bathtub drain in the evening (which drain did nothing to assist). Waited til the next morning and poured a coffee pot full of water down the drain. Not a problem since and the sewage smell is gone too! I gave the rest to my mom to try on her bathroom sink that is always SLOW to drain! I plan on keeping a bottle on hand always.
juliemiller –
I live in a rental apartment with very old plumbing. As a woman with long hair, you can imagine we have frequent clogs, so after using Drano twice and still having water build up in the shower while using it, I wasn’t super hopeful anything else would help. I have never used this brand before, but liked that it was a safer option. I followed the directions, but let it sit for about 24 hours instead of 8 and then rinsed with hot water and it worked! No more standing in water in the shower. I liked that the bottle is also two applications as well!
stevenp –
I had a clogged drain in the bathtub. The tub would fill to cover my feet while my wife or I took a shower. Upon doing some research, I came across Xion. I initially poured half the bottle into the drain and waited 1 hour ( I could tell this was a tough clog). After rinsing with warm water, the clog seem to be worse. I left whatever water remained and came back 5 minutes later to find the tub empty. I turned the water on and saw a noticeable improvement! There was still some backup, So I decided to finish the bottle and let it sit for another hour. After rinsing with warm water, the clog was no more! Very happy with this product and will use again in the future!
smartone –
I love this Xion Lab drain opener and just ordered my 4th bottle. First, I pull out any long hair stuck in the drain and then I let this work it’s magic overnight. In the morning, I flush the drain with hot water and it’s like new again. I wasted so much money over the years on products from big box stores, but never again.
conniesmith –
Our tub drain was running slowly and we had tried several other brands, but this one did the trick! I poured half the bottle down the drain and let it sit for 8 hours, followed by boiling water. Easy to use!
ranthem –
Most-used bathroom sink in the house was starting to drain very slowly (causing water to start filling the sink). It seemed like too much icky work to try to clear the drain of hair, etc manually. I used this product as directed, and it managed to totally increase the drain flow. Problem solved. Although it’s a concentrated formula, and you still have to be cautious with it, there is no harsh odor, and it’s super easy to work with. Did not in any way damage my old PVC pipes, nor my little chromed plastic sink stopper that I couldn’t remove during this drain treatment. Truly satisfied.
jar –
the directions sound like you have to be very exacting, but really you just pour the stuff in, wait a while (overnight if possible but not necessary in my experience) then pour boiling water in it. I just used a tea kettle to boil water and that amount of water was fine. I live in an old brownstone so lots of plumbing problems and clogged sinks… this has made my life easier. Very happy with it.
vikawhite –
I didn’t expect too much from any drain clog remover products but this one is different. I poured it into our clogged bath tub and forgot to run the hot waters for 2 days. So I eventually run the hot water. The drain didn’t work for 2-3 minutes, but then I heard sound from the drainer indicating that something was opened up. And it did! All of sudden the clog in my bath tub was removed. We saved lots of money by choosing this product and not calling a plumber.
marktippery –
This is the second time I have used this product successfully. The first was on a clogged shower drain and this time on a slow draining sink. The product performed as promised both times. I received Fast delivery, of an effective product and great customer support. The seller provided directions for optimized product effectiveness, which was greatly appreciated. Plus a portion of sales goes to support an excellent cause.
melina –
I have used this product on two separate occasions now and I am blown away by how well this product works. Like many others I have tried other brands only to find that it makes no difference at all leaving my drain still clogged. From experience I am glad to report that this product works flawlessly. I poured half the bottle in my drain and let it sit for at least 5 hours. I come back after that time with a hot glass of water, flush it down and voila! Drain is no longer clogged!
I used this product on my shower both times, I will say the first time it was really backed up so I let the cleaner sit for around 6 hours. I did have to also plunge the drain after running the hot water down to fully clear it out. The second time I used it I did not have to plunge the drain.
manolo –
Had a slow shower drain. Bought the product. Followed directions (which were super easy). Filled a 16 oz Dixie Cup so I could throw it away after pouring the product down the shower drain, slowly. Set a timer for 8 hours. Poured a quart of boiling water down the drain. Worked as advertised. Slow drain back to normal!
christopherstandish –
Follow the directions as instructed and you should be great! My spouses tub drain was clogged and the tub would fill with water when showering. It would take a long time to drain afterwards. Used product as instructed and it worked great. Fast drain with a little whirl pool even since there was so much suction!
*You can’t rush this stuff. Follow the directions and it will work great.
goldielox_ss –
My guest bathroom sink and tub where clogged. I had tried several home remedies to unclog them and nothing worked. I read the reviews on here and was a little skeptical but bought product anyways. Yesterday I poured 16oz of XionLab down my sink and 16oz down the tub and left for work. When I returned I boiled 2 pots of water and poured down the drains. My sink and tub are both unclogged now. I was totally surprised. This product really works!!! My husband was so excited as we had been talking about hiring a plumber. Now we don’t. Thanks XIONLAB!!!
buddy –
Worked fantastic!
Had a bathroom sink drain that was, I repeat, was totally clogged. Called plumbers used snake etc. still clogged. Added half of container and let sit for 6 hrs. then filled sink again and added remainder. Let sit for 1 hr. sink drained like new. Flushed for 30 minutes because I couldn’t believe it. Still free and clear!!!!
larkspur –
A plumber was going to charge me $100 to pour this stuff in my shower drain. After some research, I found this one and it worked great! No clogged drain. Much better for you your system (we have septic) than Liquid Plumber. I only needed 1/2 a bottle. I will definitely buy it again.
taylor –
Worked perfect. Had a backed up shower and left this for 2 hours (totally forgot and only meant to leave for 30) but it totally fixed our drain. I did not want to go out and buy Drano which is full of disgusting and harsh chemicals I’d have to breathe in. This did a great job!
sagar24 –
We had a super clogged bath tub drain, mostly due to hair. We tried lot of drain clear liquids but nothing worked. We tried this product as a last chance before calling a plumber. We applied this liquid for 2 consecutive nights (for about 8 hrs as advertised by the seller) and the drain is now all clear. Being organic is just a great plus for this product. We highly recommend this product
reader –
I have long hair that causes a drain clog every now and again no matter how diligent I am about cleaning the shower. This was a great option that I also felt good about using–it was fast and effective and I wasn’t worrying about dumping a ton of toxins down the drain. It took care of a tough clog with half a bottle and I’ll definitely be ordering again.
timp –
We had a shower drain that has been slow for years. Liquid plumber hasn’t worked. I poured 1/2 bottle and let it sit overnight. Next morning, I poured 2 gallons of hot water down that drain. It now drains like it’s new. Couple days later I added about 1/4 bottle down that drain and let it sit overnight, just in case there was any residual blockage. I can’t say it got any better after the second round, but was a good peace of mind.
jj –
I used everything on my sink and nothing worked. I was going to call a plumber and decided to buy something expensive first, just in case. First run didn’t do anything. I got upset, ready to make a call, but did the second run and all good. I dunno what exactly it did, but it worked.
lamard –
So my shower drain all of a sudden had a huge build up. I used half a bottle of this magical juice and let it sit overnight. The next morning I boiled two pots of hot water and poured it down the drain then left it for most of the day. When I did finally shower, I had no water build up at all whereas I usually have some sort of water build up in the tub. This served it’s purpose!
arteest –
I tried this because my condo was built in the 70s and I wanted to avoid harsh chemicals. You know what? IT WORKED GREAT! My clogged drains were as good as new in about 3 hours! I will definitely keep this on hand and will happily recommend it to others! What a good product!
kmccullough –
This is my go-to product to unclog & maintain the drain in my tub. It works like a charm. I do wish it was a little less expensive for the amount you get, but right now I just buy as needed and haven’t had any issues.
trevororeilly –
Used it just like the directions said and whala! Sink is draining and so is the shower! I even boiled water to rinse after treatment and perfect! The seller even sent me an email to forward directions and make sure all was good with the product. Great customer service!